On Pentecost Sunday, as many as 100 million Christians will be praying for God to fulfill His promises for Israel. Modern Israel was established in 1948. Christians continue hoping and praying for the fulfillment of God’s promises for Jerusalem and Israel, such as in Isaiah 62:1, “For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not be quiet, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a burning torch.” (Isa 62:1). Today Christians are praying together on an unprecedented scale for God to establish the righteousness and salvation of Jerusalem. Lord, accomplish all of what you have promised according to your power and for your glory!
Country Stats
Capital City: Jerusalem
Government: Unitary parliamentary republic
Major People Groups: 73.6% Jews, 21.1% Arabs, 5.3% others
Population: 9,719,360
Religion: 73.6% Judaism, 18.1% Islam, 1.9% Christianity, 1.6% Druze, 4.8% Other
Government: Unitary parliamentary republic
Major People Groups: 73.6% Jews, 21.1% Arabs, 5.3% others
Population: 9,719,360
Religion: 73.6% Judaism, 18.1% Islam, 1.9% Christianity, 1.6% Druze, 4.8% Other
Israeli Christians comprise less than 2% of the population. Most are ethnically Arab, not Jewish. Persecution of Christians in Israel is increasing. In January 2023 a law was proposed imposing jail time for Christian proselytizing, although the bill was blocked after a global outcry. In Jerusalem churches have been graffitied and clergy who live there report being frequently spit on, harassed, and even physically attacked by extremist Jews. Most incidents are never thoroughly investigated.
How to Pray
- Pray for the Lord to open the Jewish people’s eyes to see that Jesus Christ is their Messiah.
- Pray that Christians around the world will unite to pray for the salvation of both Israeli Jews and Muslims.
- Please pray for an end to the persecution and harassment of Israeli Christians.
- Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. (Psalm 122:6-9)
- Pray for God to fulfill all His promises to Israel
